by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNCW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in writing from UNCW. This makes it the #39 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCW is $17,845. This is less than $27,021, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from UNCW make a median salary of $25,761 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,580.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, writing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,999 for all writing majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Of the 37 writing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNCW, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from UNCW. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 71 |
